Sŵn y Don Caravan Park

Afonwen Beach

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  • Small Llyn Peninsula site less than five minutes' walk from the coast
  • Portmeirion and Snowdonia National Park within a half-hour drive
  • Direct access to a sandy beach, the coast path and seaside cycle path
They certainly deliver on what they promise in their name at Sŵn y Don Caravan Park… and in case your Welsh lingo isn’t up to much, what this Gwynedd site promises is ‘the sound of the wave’. Indeed, there’s no missing the call of the sea here, because this peaceful park is right by the Llŷn Peninsula coast, less than five minutes’ walk from the coast path and a sandy beach. Also just down by the beach is a bike path for pedalling along to Pwllheli or Porthmadog; if you’d rather drive, they’re about 10 minutes and 15 minutes away respectively. And if you’re pottering about by public transport, hail a bus from the stop five minutes’ stroll away. This is a mighty chilled-out spot, with space for dogs and kids to scamper about and for guests to gather around barbecues. That it’s a fine place to relax of an evening will be particularly excellent news for folk planning to pack their schedules with activities and attractions – there are stacks of things to do in this part of the world, both on the peninsula and back on the mainland, so get set for days of beaches, castles and Snowdonia strolls… and, if you’re feeling brave, a screaming ride along the world’s longest zipwire… No doubt such travels will result in a bit of a build-up of sand and/or mud about your person, so it’s pleasing to note that you can hose that all off at the site’s smart shower block, which has an accessible wetroom and underfloor heating to ensure happy feet.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Tent pitches 17
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Sŵn y Don Caravan Park

Chwilog

Pwllheli

Gwynedd

Wales

LL53 6TZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.9094°N
-4.31803°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 km Brynbachau
1.5 km Brynbachau
5.9 km High Street
Rail
1.6 km Penychain Rail Station
4 km Abererch Rail Station
5.5 km Criccieth Rail Station
Ferry
27.8 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
28.2 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
29 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
Airport
41.1 km Anglesey Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Once you’ve sat on the sandy beach and strolled on the Wales Coast Path, it’s worth paying a visit to Pwllheli (10 minutes’ drive), where you can board boats for fishing days or sea-life safaris (or just lounge on another fab beach if you prefer…) For a bit more water-based activity, get along to Glasfryn Parc (10 minutes), for wakeboarding sessions or to keep dry with go-karting and Segway rides. Heading back to the mainland, you’ll hit the Snowdonia National Park with a drive of 20 minutes or so – head up here for hikes, mountain bike trails, Snowdon climbs and somewhat less strenuous scenic rides on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadog (15 minutes). Intrigued by that world-beating zipline? It’s 50 minutes away at Penrhyn Quarry; slightly shorter versions can be found at Zip World Slate Caverns (35 minutes), along with an underground trampoline park. While on the mainland, seek out the swish Italianate village of Portmeirion (25 minutes) and the castles at Criccieth (10 minutes) and Harlech (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Criccieth 6.2 km Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Glan Don Beach 6.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pwllheli 7.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Craig Du Beach Central 9.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlech 13.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 5.8 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 12.6 km

Ffestiniog Railway 12.9 km

Portmeirion Gardens 14.7 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 15.1 km

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 22.4 km

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 33.2 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 35.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 9.5 km

Morfa Bychan 10.1 km

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 11.3 km

Gyrn Goch - Afon Hen - Gyrn Goch 12.2 km

Clynnog Fawr - Bwlch Mawr - Gyrn Ddu - Bryn-yr-Eryr - Clynnog Fawr 12.7 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sŵn y Don Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sŵn y Don Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sŵn y Don Caravan Park? Once you’ve sat on the sandy beach and strolled on the Wales Coast Path, it’s worth paying a visit to Pwllheli (10 minutes’ drive), where you can board boats for fishing days … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sŵn y Don Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Please call the mobile phone number provided when you are close to arriving.

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